Transcript June Half Term 2012

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26 & 31 Oct – SPOOKY PADDLE at the Multi-Activity Centre, Dinton Pastures, Hurst, 0118 934 4424,www.wokingham.gov.uk/mac
Have you ever wondered what really happens on the lake at night? Go along and experience spooky stories on the creepy black waters of Black
Swan lake. 7-9pm, must book. Adults £12, child £6, 25% off for MAC members.
26 Oct-5 Nov – GIANT PUMPKIN HUNT at Bucklebury Farm Park, between Reading and Newbury, 0118 971
4002, www.buckleburyfarmpark.co.uk
27 Oct - ARMED FORCES DAY at Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, www.newbury-racecourse.co.uk/Racing/Fixtures---Tickets/Saturday-22ndOctober
This year will have an aviation theme with a special flypast by the Army Air Corps. There will be free entry for all Armed Forces personnel, MOD
civilians and Royal British Legion members as well as all under 18s. The racecourse is also going to be launching Berkshire’s 2012 Poppy Appeal.
There is going to be a full afternoon of racing but there will also be entertainment for all the family too ranging from laser shooting and
paintballing to vintage vehicle displays and even a sing-along brass band after the racing. Gates open 11am, last race 4.55pm.
27-28 Oct – SPOOKY HALLOWEEN TRAINS at Cholsey & Wallingford Railway, 01491 835 067, www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com
Watch out for ghosts, rattling bones and spiders, look out for the spooky characters along both sides of the line to Cholsey and back and beware
of the Witch distributing special Halloween Spooky Bags on the train to all under 8s. No need to book.
27-28 & 31 Oct – HALF TERM STEAMDAYS at Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot, OX11 7NJ, 01235 817 200,www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
As well as the usual attractions you can ride on steam trains this half term. 10.30am-3.30pm.
27-31 Oct – HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES at Wellington Country Park, Riseley, 0118 932 6444,www.wellington-country-park.co.uk
27–28 Oct Slightly Spooky Children’s Shows – perfect for a ‘slightly spooky’ weekend.
29–31 Oct Haunted Castle Puppet Show - get in to the spirit of Halloween with this puppet show.
31 Oct Halloween - spooky fun with apple dunking, mummy wrap and a witches’ treasure hunt. Children in full fancy dress get in free.
27 Oct–2 Nov – HOWL-O-WEEN at Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, Burford, Oxon, OX18 4JP,www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
Back by popular demand, Howl-o-ween at the Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens is ‘Howling’ good fun. There will be special Wolverine feeds and
a spooky train ride with terrifying tunnel! In the walled garden the ‘Pumpkin Patch’ will be back, last year the Garden team created lots of
pumpkin people and carved pumpkins, complete with witches cauldron! There will also be a Pumpkin trail where you can learn facts about Owls,
Bats, Snakes, Spiders, Wolves and Wolverines who live at the Park. Go along and join in the spooky fun.
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27 Oct-4 Nov – HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN at Odds Farm Park, near Wooburn Common, 01628 520 188,www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Daily during Half Term children can Carve a Pumpkin (small extra charge), follow the Witches’ Trail and watch Spooky Magic Shows. Combined
with the Giant Indoor Playbarn and plenty of furry friends to meet, you’ll be spoilt for choice. For more information, including special Autumn
events and prices call or visit website. Carving also on 20 & 21 Oct.
27 Oct-4 Nov - SCARECROW TRAIL in Mortimer, Reading, www.mortimervillage.org.uk
Come and find the scarecrows all around the village. Trail maps £1 from local outlets in Mortimer, check web site for details. £50 prize for
winner of the Trail competition.
27 Oct-2 Nov – HALF TERM EVENTS at Cliveden, Nr Taplow, Maidenhead, 0844 249 1895,www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden
27 Oct Pumpkin Party – with pumpkin crafts. Come dressed up, take part in the trail and get a treat. Bring your pumpkin - the biggest one
wins a prize. £2 per child, plus normal admission.
29, 31 Oct & 2 Nov Family Woodland Fun - 3km guided walk, aimed at 6-12 yrs, which takes families through the woods giving them activities
to complete along the way including a ‘mini-beast’ hunt and agility trail. 11am–1pm, free with normal admission charge.
31 Oct Halloween Spooktacular - take part in the spooky trail and claim your delicious prize. Have fun making creepy crafts and come dressed
in your scariest outfit. £2 per child, plus normal admission.
27-28 Oct & 2-4 Nov – BRICK OR TREAT FIREWORK SPECTACULAR at Legoland, Windsor, 0871 2222 001,www.legoland.co.uk
A variety of Halloween themed activities with spectacular fireworks displays on selected nights. See website for further details.
Visit www.familiestvw.co.uk/offers for a ‘child goes free’ voucher.
27 Oct-4 Nov – HALF TERM & HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIESat Museum of Rural Life, Redlands Rd, Reading, 0118 378
8660, www.reading.ac.uk/merl
29 Oct-3 Nov – HALLOWEEN CRAFTS at California Country Park, Finchampstead, 0118 973 5519
Pop into the Café at California Country Park for a selection of spooky activities. 10am-4pm. Children must be supervised. £2.50 per child. No
need to book
31 Oct- 2 Nov – BIRTHDAY BONANZA at REME Museum of Technology, Arborfield, RG2 9NJ, 0118 976 3375,www.rememuseum.org.uk
It’s REME’s 70th birthday! Help them to celebrate it with fun and games. Suitable for accompanied children 5-12 yrs. Free with admission.
Drop in, 11am-3.30pm.
1 Nov – FABRICATION: MAKING THINGS UP WITH PUPPETS at various Wokingham Libraries,www.wokingham.gov.uk/libraries
Pottytree Puppets will be running a Fabrication workshop for families with children aged
4-11yrs to encourage storytelling through puppet making. £3.50 per child, please book. Woodley Library (0118 969 0304) 10.3011.30am, Lower Earley Library (0118 931 2150) 12.45-1.45pm and Wokingham Library (0118 978 1368) 2.30-3.30pm.
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3 Nov – FIREWORK SPECTACULAR FAMILY DAY at Ascot Race Course, 0844 346 3000, www.ascot.co.uk
Free fairground rides throughout the day and some top class racing followed by a fabulous firework display at 6.45pm. Gates open 10.45am,
first race 1.50pm, last admission 4pm. On the day tickets from £18, under 18s free, discounts for groups and advance tickets.
Visit www.familiestvw.co.uk/offers to get £5 off per ticket.
3 Nov – FIREWORKS FIESTA at Wellington Country Park, Riseley, www.wellington-country-park.co.uk
Organised by the Loddon Lions in aid of charity. More details on www.loddonvalleylions.org
3 Nov – FIREWORKS DISPLAY at Reading Town Football Club, Scours Lane, Reading
Organisd by The Lions Club of Reading and Reading 107fm. Plus music, food, drinks and a funfair. Gates open at 5pm and fireworks start at
7pm. Tickets available in advance from www.reading107.com at £4 for adults and £3 for children. On the day, if there are any tickets left they
will be £5 for adults.
3 Nov – SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS DISPLAY at Newbury Racecourse, www.newburylions.org.uk
The annual Lions Club display in aid of local charities with gates open at 5.30pm. There will be some stirring military music to augment the
display. Fun Fair, BBQ and Bar plus music from Heart FM.
3 Nov - WOODLEY & EARLEY LIONS CLUB FIREWORKSDISPLAY in the field behind Laurel Park, Rushey Way, Lower
Earley,www.lionsofwoodleyandearley.org.uk/events.html
Charity fireworks display organised by Woodley & Earley Lions Club. Enjoy the display and atmosphere whilst raising funds for local charities. A
real family event. No personal fireworks or alcohol please. Gates open at 6pm, display starts at 7pm.
3 Nov - PANGBOURNE FIREWORK FIESTA at Pangbourne Primary School, Kennedy Drive, Pangbourne, RG8 7LB
The Friends of Pangbourne Primary School will be hosting their popular Firework Fiesta with a huge bonfire, 30 minute firework display, BBQ
and bar, games and plenty of fun for all the family. Gates open at 5.30pm. Tickets are £7.50 in advance for adults/over 12s (£10 on the gate).
All primary school children accompanied by an adult enter FREE.
Tickets available online from www.fopps.org.uk
4 Nov – FIREWORKS DISPLAY at Blue Mountain Golf & Conference Centre, Blue Mountain, Wood Lane, Binfield, Bracknell, RG42 4EX, 01344
312504,www.bluemountaingolf.co.uk
From 5pm. Discounts are offered on pre-ordered tickets. The display itself will be organised by Star Fireworks who do the fireworks for the Big
Brother TV show, there will also be a bonfire, live band & fun fair for children & adults.
5 Nov – BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS DISPLAY at Camp Mohawk, Highfield Lane, Wargrave,www.campmohawk.org.uk
Enjoy a spectacular pyrotechnics display with proceeds supporting Camp Mohawk, a day centre for children with special needs. 6-9pm.
Refreshments available. Adults and over 12s £5, under 12s £3. Further details available on website.
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Holiday Clubs
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Animal Rangers
29th October- 2nd November
Days run from 10.30 - 3.00pm
During the day your child will get to handle most of the animals and learn a little about each animal, they will get hands on involved in grooming
the animals, exercising and feeding them.
Animals we have on site at the moment are:- pigs, piglets, sheep, alpacos, nubien goats, small pygmy goats, shetland ponies, chickens, ducks,
rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, rats, bearded dragons, snake, chinchillas, birds, stick insects.
Suitable for children 6 years upwards
Parents can stay on site or leave their children
Cost : £35.00 per day
£20.00 if you book more than one day
Please feel free to forward the email on to other groups
If you would like to book please email [email protected]
Wokingham Active Kids
St Crispin’s Leisure Centre, Wokingham
5 – 12 Years
Time: 8 am – 6pm
Cost Per Day: £22.10
Cost Per Week: £99.45
Cost for Siblings: £19.89
Cost for Siblings Per Week: £89.50
For further information please contact Sports and Leisure on [email protected] or call 0118 9746264 / 0118 9743728
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Get Active Sports
The Forest School, Winnersh
5 – 12 Years
Time: 8 am – 6pm
Cost Per Day: £21.95
10% off siblings
For further information please contact 01344 706095 or email: [email protected] www.getactivesports.com